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Brazil nut vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brazil nut and Nutmeg

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Nutmeg is higher in Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need of Selenium 3483% more than Nutmeg.
  • Brazil nut has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +105.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.8%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Selenium +119712.5%
Contains more Calcium +15%
Contains more Iron +25.1%
Contains more Manganese +137.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +105.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.8%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Selenium +119712.5%
Contains more Calcium +15%
Contains more Iron +25.1%
Contains more Manganese +137.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Folate +245.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Folate +245.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +145.2%
Contains more Fats +84.8%
Contains more Other +46.8%
Contains more Carbs +319.8%
Contains more Water +82.2%
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +145.2%
Contains more Fats +84.8%
Contains more Other +46.8%
Contains more Carbs +319.8%
Contains more Water +82.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +641.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6871.1%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +641.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6871.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brazil nut Nutmeg
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 14.32g 5.84g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 36.31g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 659kcal 525kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 2.99g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 160mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 2.43mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 376mg 183mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 213mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 350mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 16mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 2.15mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 1.027mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1917µg 1.6µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.346mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 22µg 76µg Nutmeg
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 25.94g Brazil nut
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 3.22g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.35g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Brazil nut
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients
  2. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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